Karachi was restless that night. Streetlights flickered under storm clouds, and the air smelled of rain and diesel. Somewhere in the city, Dr. Zafar Qureshi moved like a ghost, carrying the second packet — the final key to Black Pulse.
Inspector Jamshed, with Farooq and Mehmooda in tow, tracked him through a maze of back alleys using Rehan's insider information. Their steps were silent, careful — but the stakes were sky-high.
"He won't stop until the packet is secured," Jamshed whispered.
"Or until Karachi burns."
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The Abandoned Shipyard
The chase led them to an abandoned shipyard on the outskirts of Karachi. Rusting cargo containers lined the pier, and the waves slammed violently against the hulls. The glow of lanterns revealed Dr. Zafar, holding the second packet, connecting wires to a massive server hidden inside a ship.
"So you've come," Zafar said without turning. "I wondered how long it would take you."
"It's over, Zafar," Jamshed shouted. "Step away from the packet!"
Zafar laughed coldly. "Over? You're just beginning to understand. Once I activate this, Black Pulse won't just control networks — it'll control the entire country. And maybe… the world."
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The Final Confrontation
Farooq and Mehmooda positioned themselves around the ship, ready to intercept.
Jamshed moved forward cautiously.
"You're insane," Jamshed said. "Power like this isn't meant for one man. It destroys everything!"
"Then let it destroy them!" Zafar yelled, hitting the activation key.
Suddenly, the servers lit up, screens blinking red. Warning sirens filled the ship.
"Abba!" Mehmooda screamed. "The system's locking down — we're trapped!"
Zafar smirked, turning to escape through a ladder leading to the upper deck.
Jamshed didn't hesitate. He leapt forward, grabbing Zafar's coat. They struggled on the wet deck as Farooq climbed up, reaching for the second packet.
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A Race Against Time
The servers began to overload, sparks flying.
"Farooq, now!" Jamshed yelled.
Farooq yanked the packet from the console, smashing it against the metal floor. The servers screeched, lights flickered, and smoke filled the room.
Zafar stumbled, blinded by the sparks.
Jamshed tackled him to the deck. They rolled, crashing through a railing. Both fell onto the dock below, soaked and bruised.
"It's over," Jamshed growled.
Zafar struggled to his knees, looking at the smoking servers.
"You… don't understand… the other copies…"
Jamshed pressed the barrel of his revolver to Zafar's temple.
"No more copies. No more chaos. It ends here."
Zafar's defiance faltered. Finally, he went still.
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Aftermath
By dawn, Karachi was calm again. The storm clouds parted, revealing a pale sun.
Rehan, facing his consequences, worked with authorities to clean up the remnants of Black Pulse. Ayesha, recovering from her injuries, helped decode the destroyed data, ensuring no trace of Zafar's network remained.
Jamshed watched his children from the harbor. Farooq held his laptop, and Mehmooda clutched Ayesha's hand.
"We did it," Farooq whispered.
"Yes," Jamshed said quietly, looking at the rising sun.
"But the world… will always have its secrets. And sometimes, the right people must stand in the shadows to protect it."
He turned toward the city. Karachi stretched before them — alive, chaotic, and free… for now.
"Come on," he said. "Let's go home."
As they walked away, somewhere far beyond the horizon, a faint hum of servers echoed — a subtle reminder that while one battle had ended, the war against secrecy and power would never truly be over.